Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Mildred Louise Dunlap, 78 of Topeka formerly of Pittsburg died at
1:50 p.m. Thursday January 19, 2012 at the Midland Hospice House in
Topeka.
She was born November 14, 1933 in Ft. Scott , KS the daughter of
Beulis Fred and Mary Elizabeth (Palmer) Kautz.
Louise married
John Dunlap in 1955 in Wichita, KS; he preceded
her in death on December 6, 1996.
Survivors include a son David Dunlap of Topeka, a daughter
Janice McCourt of Parsons; a brother Ed Kautz of Oklahoma; 8
Grandchildren and 11 Great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by her parents, husband, a sister Helen Myers and 2 brothers
Bud and Bill Kautz.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday January 23rd at the
Garden of MemoriesCemeteryin Pittsburg with Pastor Bob Giffin
officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:30 p.m. prior to
the graveside at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway
Pittsburg. The procession to thecemeterywill leave the funeral home
at 1:40 p.m. Condolences can be sent to www.bathnaylor.com
Arrangements are under the direction of the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home
522 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS.
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Alice M. Melton 92, of Cherokee, KS went to be with the Lord at 3am
Thursday January 19, 2012 at her home following an illness.
Alice was born December 30, 1919 in Girard, KS the daughter of John
E. Shepherd and Armelda (Wheeler) Newport. She was a lifelong
resident of the area and attended Helmic School east of Weir, KS.
On November 29, 1933 Alice married
Everett E. Melton in Weir, KS; he
preceded her in death on September 23, 1993. Alice was a
homemaker. She was a member of the Faith Tabernacle Church in
Weir, KS; she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting and loved to be
involved with the church.
Survivors include her children Norvella Boccia and husband Carmen of
Pittsburg, KS, Arelva Brynds and husband Ted of Cherokee, KS, James
E. Melton and wife Gertrude of Stilwell, KS, April Faruggia and husband
Ray of Stilwell, KS and Rosalee Monroe and husband Harold Randolph
of Weir, KS; 18 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, several
great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 13 brothers and
sisters and a grandson Chris Simpson.
Funeral Services will be 10am Saturday January 21, 2012 at the Faith
Tabernacle Church in Weir, KS with Rev. James Fellers officiating.
Burial will follow at CrockerCemeteryin Pittsburg, KS. Family will
receive friends from 7-8pm Friday January 20, 2012 at the Bath-Naylor
Funeral Home in Weir, KS; friends may call after 2pm Friday. In lieu of
flowers the family ask expressions of sympathy be in the form of
memorials to the FCA Bible School. Friends may drop off or mail
memorials to Bath Naylor Funeral Home 104 W. Main St. Weir, KS
66781. E-mail condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com.
Arrangements and services are under the direction of Bath Naylor
Funeral Home of Weir, KS.
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Beverly A. Heilig, 81 of Pittsburg died at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday
January 17, 2012 at the Medicalodge Nursing Home in Pittsburg .
She was born August 26, 1930 in Shanghai , China the daughter of
Clarence and Eleanor (Duff) Reynolds. She has been a resident of
Pittsburg for the past 20 years.
Beverly married
William Walter Heilig, he preceded her in death on
May 29th 1973.
She was a homemaker and was of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include three daughters Liane Hinch of Niceville, FL,
Barbara Heilig, Lisa Miller both of Pittsburg; three sons Wade Heilig of
Pittsburg, Michael Heilig of Omaha, NE, Leon E. Heilig of River Sioux,
IA; a sister Sheila Higgins of Grandview, MO; 12 Grandchildren and 20
Great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents,
husband a son Scott Alan Heilig and a sister Jackie Batterton.
According to her wishes Beverly has been taken for cremation.
Inurnment will be at a later date in Shelby , IA. Condolences can be
sent to www.bathnaylor.com Arrangements are under the direction of
the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS.
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Nita Eppinger Harris
29 December 1921 – 16 January 2012
Nita Eppinger Harris, daughter of Clarence C. and Minnie Griffin
Eppinger, was born in the old family home on Eppinger Bridge Road in
Pike County Georgia on the 29th of December 1921. Mrs. Harris was
one of fourteen children, eleven of whom survived. She was married
to
Jack Robert Harris on the 4th of January 1943 in Meridian Mississippi.
Mr. and Mrs. Harris made their home in several communities in Kansas
primarily raising their family in Pittsburg and Topeka.
Mrs. Harris was a gentle loving mother, grandmother and great
grandmother that will be dearly missed but not forgotten by those
fortunate enough to have been a part of her life. She was recognized
by those who met her as a southern lady. Though most of her life was
spent in Kansas her Georgia manners remained as timeless as the red
soil she helped her family farm as a young girl. The last five years of
her life was spent at the Sunset Manor Nursing Center of Frontenac
Kansas where she was affectionately known as “Peaches”. Survivors
include daughter Brenda Fenske(Larry) of Pittsburg Kansas, as well as
sons Jack Robert Harris Jr.(Carol) of San Antonio Texas and Marc
Harris(Andree) of Opelousas Louisiana. Nita is also survived by five
grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She has two surviving
sisters: Mae Eppinger Hardy of Covington Georgia & Virginia Eppinger
Moore of Atlanta Georgia.
Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her husband Jack as well as son
Charles Victor Harris, who died in infancy.
A private family inurnment will be in the SunsetCemeteryManhattan
Kansas. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home,
Pittsburg, KS.
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Charles Pennington, 69 of Weir, Kansas passed away Sunday, January
15, 2012 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. He was born
February 22, 1942 in Weir, the son of Charly and Evangeline L
(Jacquinet) Pennington. Charles attended grade school at Coal Valley
and Weir High School. After graduating High School he joined the Navy.
He was a lifetime resident of Weir where he worked for the local 441
Pipe Fitters in Frontenac, Kansas. He was a member of the First Baptist
Church in Weir. Survivors include several cousins. He was preceded in
death by his parents.
Graveside Services will be 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at
Hosey HillCemeteryin Weir with Pastor Aaron Williams officiating.
Condolences can be sent to www.bathnaylor.com In lieu of Flowers,
memorials may be made out to the seniors center of Weir. Memorials
may be dropped off or mailed to Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, 104 West
Main St. Weir, Kansas, 66781. Arrangements are under the direction of
Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, Weir, Kansas.
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James J. Jones, 77 of Arma, KS passed away Friday, January 13,
2012 at Olathe Medical Center.
He was born June 6, 1934 in Pittsburg, KS the son of Marcus “Redd”
and Mary (Bettega) Jones.
James was a lifetime resident of Arma. He served in the Army.
On January 6, 1986 he married
Betty Stanley in Miami, OK. She
survives of the home.
James was a salesman for Midwest Tank and was also owner of
Jones Insurance Agency.
He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in
Pittsburg, the American Legion of Arma and a member of the Pittsburg
Chamber of Commerce.
Survivors include his wife Betty of the home, his mother Mary Jones
of Pittsburg, 3 step-daughters: Laura Warford, Shelly Burns and
Brenda Lentz, all of Arma; 3 grandsons: Jason, Justin and Jared
Warford and 2 granddaughters: Sarah and husband Randy Steinbaugh
and Danielle Burns along with 7 Great-Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2012 at Bath-
Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg. Condolences may be left at www.
bathnaylor.com. Private family viewing and rosary will be recited at 4
pm Monday at the funeral home. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bob
Winship, Jason, Justin, Jared and Jaxon Warford. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to Four Paws, these may be left at or mailed to
522 South Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762. Arrangements are under
the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, Pittsburg.
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Jett Heavin Earl 97, of Pittsburg, KS died 11:35am January 7, 2012 at
Cornerstone Village in Pittsburg, KS following and illness.
Jett was born July 18, 1914 in Quapaw, OK the daughter of John
Wesley Heavin and Nancy Jane Heavin.
Jett lived in Baxter Springs, KS and Columbus, KS as a girl and
graduated from Cherokee County Community High School. After
School she worked for Dr. Westbrook for several years in Columbus,
KS.
She married
Joe Earl in 1941 in Noel, MO and was married
57 years.
During the war she followed her husband and worked in Civil Service.
After the war they settled in the Kansas City area living in
Independence, MO, Kansas City, KS and finally settling in Bonner
Springs, KS. She worked for Bethany Medical Center in Kansas City,
KS for 27 years retiring in 1974. She and her husband raised Irish
Settlers and at one time was President of the Kansas City Chapter of
Irish Setters Club of America.
Survivors include nieces Billie Faye Courtney of Bonner Springs, KS,
Lucille Starrett of Columbus, KS, Rose Eagleson of Columbus, KS and
Margaret Richardson of Baxter Springs, KS; caretakers Edd and Ruth
Bradney of Pittsburg, KS.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 sisters, 4
brothers, 2 nephews and a niece.
Graveside Services will be 10:30am Tuesday January 10, 2012 at the
Highland ParkCemeteryin Kansas City, KS with Pastor Shirley Halpain
officiating. Informal visitation will be from 12-7pm Monday January 9,
2012 at the Bath Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg, KS. In lieu of
flowers the family ask expressions of sympathy be in the form of
memorials to Via Christi Cornerstone Village of Pittsburg, KS. Friends
may drop off or mail memorials to Bath Naylor Funeral Home 522 S.
Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762. E-mail condolences may be left at
www.bathnaylor.com. Arrangements are by Bath Naylor Funeral Home
of Pittsburg, KS.
